How We Can Support You
Navigating the Emotional
Journey of Infertility
The path to parenthood can be filled with joy and excitement, but for many couples and individuals, the journey can be complicated by the challenges of infertility. The emotional strains of trying to conceive, navigating treatment options and their odds of success, and the constant barrage of happy pregnancy announcements can be overwhelming.
At Dr. Dawn Johnson and Associates, we understand the unique challenges faced by those experiencing infertility. Our experienced and compassionate therapists offer individual and couples psychotherapy to support you through this difficult time.
We are here for you, regardless of your relationship status. Whether you are in a heterosexual or same-sex partnership, pursuing single parenthood by choice, or freezing eggs or sperm in hopes of eventually conceiving with a partner, our therapists can provide a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Psychotherapy can help you:
Process the emotional strains of infertility: Infertility can trigger a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, frustration, and isolation. Therapy can provide a safe space to express these emotions and develop healthy ways to manage them.
Navigate difficult decisions: The path to parenthood can involve complex decisions about treatment options, such as IUI, IVF, genetic testing, and the use of donor eggs or sperm. Therapy can help you explore your options and priorities, and make informed decisions that align with your values and goals.
Cope with the constant barrage of happy pregnancy announcements: It can be incredibly difficult to watch others get pregnant while you are struggling to conceive. Therapy can help you develop strategies to manage these triggers, set protective boundaries, and maintain healthy relationships with friends and family.
Find support through miscarriage and the decision-making process: Therapy can support you as you navigate difficult decisions such as how to proceed after difficult genetic testing or anatomy scan results, how long or to what extent to fertility treatments, and choices around pursuing adoption or choosing a child-free path. Our therapists can also provide support around the often devastating experience of miscarriages, giving you a safe space to grieve and process the loss.
Decide whether to share your fertility journey: Deciding whether or not to share your struggles with infertility can be a personal and complex decision. Therapy can help you explore your options, consider the potential benefits and drawbacks, and make a choice that feels right for you.
Our clinicians have extensive experience working with individuals and couples experiencing infertility.
We understand the unique challenges you face and are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to process your feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
If you are struggling with infertility, please know that you are not alone. We at Dr. Dawn Johnson & Associates are here to support you on your journey, whatever path that may take.
Take the first step towards adding to your support system by following these three simple steps:
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to find the right therapist for you.
Begin meeting with one of our skilled therapists.
Start managing and working your way towards the life you’ve imagined!
Other Services Offered at Dr. Dawn Johnson & Associates in Washington D.C. & Virginia
At Dr. Dawn Johnson & Associates, we want to help you thrive. In addition to our infertility therapy service, we offer services for those struggling with depression, relationships, navigating parenthood, academic or work concerns, disordered eating, and more.
